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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Newport

Maine · 1,808 residents · 3.516 sq mi
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Newport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,818. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $65,500. The poverty rate of 21.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,808
+3%vs 2000
vs 1,754 in 2000
1990 – 2024
514 / sq mi
+3%vs 2000
vs 499 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.6
−17%vs 2000
vs 38.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Newport
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,818
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,793 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,985
−7%vs 2000
vs $15,102 in 2000
US average: $14,340
21.6%
+6.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$65,500
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $72,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$375
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $384 in 2000
US average: $450
59.2%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.6% in 2000
40.8% rent
3.1
+17%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,714)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(12)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(53)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(1,797)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.5%(27)
2
−50%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.7%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.0%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.8%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.7 min
+33%vs 2000
vs 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Newport, Maine?

Newport, Maine has about 1,808 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Newport, Maine?

The typical household in Newport, Maine earns about $20,818 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newport, Maine expensive?

In Newport, Maine, the median home is worth about $65,500, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Newport, Maine?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Newport, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newport, Maine?

About 21.6% of people in Newport, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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